The PDP operates on the ideology of self-rule, as distinctly different from the issues of autonomy. It believes that self-rule as a political philosophy, as opposed to autonomy, ensures the empowerment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, while further engaging in debates over new political territoriality of J&K.[3] After the 2014 General elections, 3 of its members were elected to Lok Sabha. Its strength in Legislative Assembly is 28 and in Rajya Sabha is 2.[9] The party is currently running a Coalition Government in J&K with BJP.[10]